The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will b e available to assist taxpayers with unresolved IRS tax problems. Our goal is to provide personalized\, step-by-step guidance. If your tax problem m eets TAS case criteria\, we&rsquo\;ll assign a Case Advocate to work direc tly with you. Please bring with you the information you'd like to discuss with TAS such as copies of tax returns\, letters and notices from the IRS\ , and any related records. You don't need an appointment. TAS is an independent \;organization within the IRS. TAS helps taxpayers resolve tax problems\, recommends changes to prevent future tax problems\ , and protects taxpayer rights. TAS's \;services are free< /strong> \;to taxpayers who are:
\n- Experiencing a financial hardship or having financial difficulties because of a tax pro blem
\n- Trying\, but haven&rsquo\;t been able to resolve an IRS tax problem\; or
\n- Believing an IRS system or procedure isn&rsquo\;t working
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